A SILVER-INLAID-BRONZE INSET RATTAN-MOUNTED BOX AND COVER Meiji period The lacquered wood box and cover with woven rattan mounting, inset with a silver-inlaid bronze plaque to the cover depicting a preening parakeet in the branches of a blossoming cherry tree. 10.5cm (4 1/8in) deep x 14.7cm (5 3/4in) long x 5.7cm (2 1/4in) high. (2). Footnotes: Please note this Lot is to be sold at No Reserve. 本拍品不設底價 明治時代 銅錯銀藤編蓋盒 Provenance: Christie's, Mason & Woods and the Tokyo Art Dealers Association, Tokyo, 27th May 1969, lot 95 (label) Jeremy Mason, London Jeremy Mason is a noted bibliophile and dealer in Chinese and Japanese art who started his career at Christie's in the late 1960s, particularly known for his collection of Oscar Wilde books and ephemera, sold by Bonhams London in February 2026. His Chinese art collection was housed in his 18th century townhouse, Hoyle's House, London, some pieces for the last 50 years. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing